Specialist Teaching Assistant

Location: Bracknell
Start Date: ASAP
Pay Scale: -90.00 - -105.00 per day

Are you a patient, compassionate, and dedicated Specialist Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding new opportunity? Do you have experience supporting children or young people with additional needs and a passion for helping pupils reach their full potential?

A supportive and inclusive Specialist School in Bracknell is seeking a committed Specialist Teaching Assistant to join their team as soon as possible. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to make a genuine difference to pupils with a range of special educational needs, providing tailored support both inside and outside the classroom.

This Specialist Teaching Assistant role will involve:

• Providing dedicated 1:1 and small group support to pupils with additional needs
  * Supporting pupils with their academic, social, emotional, and personal development
  * Adapting learning activities to meet individual pupil needs
  * Helping pupils develop confidence, independence, and positive learning behaviours
  * Supporting pupils who may have ASD, ADHD, learning difficulties, or other additional needs
  * Encouraging positive engagement with classroom activities and school life
  * Building strong, trusting, and positive relationships with pupils
  * Supporting pupils with communication, social interaction, and emotional regulation
  * Working closely with teachers and wider support staff to deliver individualised support
  * Helping to maintain a calm, structured, and nurturing learning environment
  * ASAP start
  * Well-connected Bracknell location with excellent transport links

If you have previous experience working with children or young people, particularly within education, SEN, care, youth work, or a specialist setting, we would love to hear from you. Previous experience supporting pupils with additional needs is desirable, but a caring personality, patience, resilience, and willingness to learn are equally important for this Specialist Teaching Assistant position.

The school offers ongoing training, guidance, and support from an experienced leadership team, making this a fantastic opportunity for a Specialist Teaching Assistant to develop their skills and gain valuable experience within a specialist educational environment.

If you would like to apply for this Specialist Teaching Assistant position, please upload your updated CV directly to this advert.

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Specialist Teaching Assistant - Bracknell - Berkshire - ASAP Start - SEN - ASD - Additional Needs - Education

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate''s qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client''s pay policy.